Do I need an attorney?
Whether or not you need an attorney is a personal decision. However, personal
injury claims can be complicated, and we sincerely believe that in cases where
you have been injured due to someone else’s negligence, you are better
off retaining an experienced personal injury attorney to represent your interests
The
other driver’s insurance company called. Should I talk to them?
Except in the case of a minor accident in which you were not injured, we recommend
that you speak to an attorney first. Many personal injury attorneys, including
The Chandler Law Group, do not charge for an initial consultation. An attorney
may be able to alert you about some issues in your case about which you may
be unaware
My
car was damaged in the accident. Does the other driver’s
insurance company have to replace it?
Under Virginia law the at-fault driver is responsible for the lesser of
the cost to repair the property damage or the fair-market value of a vehicle
which
is a total loss. Unfortunately, automobiles tend to depreciate rapidly, often
faster than the loan on them is paid down. So the value of the automobile
(which is what the insurance company must pay) may be less than the balance
due on
the loan.
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